There are many who seek to consolidate their power at the expense of others, and the ACLU helps balance the scales by defending justice, freedom and fairness.
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Bardis Vakili has been a staff attorney at the ACLU of Southern California since July 2011.
From February to November 2007, Bardis was an Immigrants’ Rights consultant for the ACLU of Southern California.
In 2008, Bardis was part of the ACLU/SC immigration team that won the Daniel Levy Award for its contribution to the field of immigrants’ rights.
He graduated from Tufts University and from University of San Diego School of Law, where he won a Wiley Manuel award for pro bono service.
Bardis is proficient in Spanish and speaks basic Farsi.
